Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Cumming, GA

Awareness of drunk driving has grown nationwide, but DUI-related accidents remain sadly common in Cumming. Across Georgia, nearly 3700 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in a 10 year period, and 1 in 3 traffic deaths involves DUI. If you or someone you love was injured by a drunk driver, you have rights—including the right to recovering 100% of your costs from the accident. We urge all DUI victims to speak to a good lawyer.

At John Foy & Associates, we have a 20 year history representing the victims of accidents—never the drunk drivers who caused them. We have risen from a small local office to one of the most respected car accident law firms in the nation. Let our experienced Cumming drunk driving lawyers give you a free consultation and discuss your legal options. Contact us at 404-400-4000 and get your free consultation today.

What counts as driving under the influence in Cumming?

In the City of Cumming, anyone whose driving is impaired by any substance can be convicted of DUI. This includes:

Alcohol

Illegal drugs

Legal drugs that affect your driving by making you drowsy, woozy or lightheaded

In many cases, whether a driver is under the influence will be determined by their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If the BAC is .08% or higher, they are considered to be under the influence. A driver can be over the limit after just two drinks or in some cases less. Furthermore, even if the driver is under the legal limit, there are circumstances where they can still be considered impaired.

What should I do if I was injured by a drunk driver in Cumming?

We urge all accident victims to be your own best advocate and take basic steps to help make sure your rights are enforced. In any accident that may involve a drunk driver, these steps include:

Call the police. You will want a police accident report when you file your claim, and an arrest for DUI will go a long way toward proving your claim that the other driver was intoxicated. Always call 911.

Tell police you suspect other driver is under the influence. Even if you aren’t sure, quietly tell police what you suspect. Police are trained to recognize the signs of intoxication from both alcohol and drugs. They may ask the other driver to perform field sobriety tests or take a Breathalyzer test on the spot.

Make a video of your conversation with the other driver. In the age of cell phones, nothing helps your case more than having a video. If your video shows that the other driver was slurring their words, stumbling or unsteady on their feet, unnecessarily angry/aggressive, or had bloodshot eyes, these are all potential signs of impairment.

Watch for disposal of evidence. An intoxicated driver may try to empty out containers, dispose of drug paraphernalia or take eye drops or breath spray. Watch the other driver and report anything you see.

Get witnesses. Talk to anyone who may have seen the accident. Ask them for their name and contact information.

The most important thing to do after any accident is to get medical attention. Even if you don’t need to go to the emergency room, see a doctor as soon as possible and have your injuries diagnosed. We can help you see a doctor who understands common car accident injuries and the best way to treat them.

What am I entitled to recover if I was injured by a drunk driver?

Drunk driving accidents are similar to other accidents in that you can recover 100% of your costs, including:

Medical bills, medication and rehabilitation

Lost wages

The cost of repairing your car

But DUI accidents are also different. Your financial recovery can be much larger in a DUI case, because you are allowed to seek punitive damages. Punitive damages are extra money above and beyond your costs, paid by the drunk driver and their insurance. This extra money is meant to punish the drunk driver, deter others from driving under the influence, and help offset the impact of the accident on your life. No amount of money can make up for pain, serious injury or the loss of a loved one, but a large financial award can help you keep your life on track financially as you recover.

What if I was in the car with the drunk driver? Do I still have a claim?

Yes. All passengers in a vehicle have the same rights as any other accident victim, even if it’s the driver of your own car that caused the accident—and even if they were impaired. In fact, you can still make a financial recovery even if you knew the driver had been drinking or using drugs. It was still their decision, not yours, that broke the law and caused the accident.

However, the local courts in Cumming can take a dim view of some accident claims, if you were aware that the driver was drunk. They may award you less money than you deserve or deny punitive damages, depending on the specifics of your case. This is why it’s so important to speak to a good drunk driving accident lawyer.

How much does it cost to hire a Cumming drunk driving accident lawyer?

It shouldn’t cost you anything unless you win your case.

At John Foy & Associates, we do not charge accident victims anything out of pocket. We follow a very simple policy:

You pay nothing for your consultation

You pay nothing up front

You pay absolutely nothing, ever, if we don’t win you money

Instead, if we win you a financial recovery we take our fee at the end, out of the money you win. This keeps your risk to a minimum and we believe it is the fairest way to price our services.

Talk to a Cumming Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer for Free

You should not be left paying for an accident caused by someone else’s reckless behavior. Let John Foy & Associates help you. We offer a 100% FREE consultation to help you understand your legal options and make the best decision possible. Call us at 404-400-4000 or fill out the form to your right and get your FREE consultation today.